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Business Slowing Down? Do the Unthinkable…Pick up the Phone!

Monday, June 21st, 2010

There is always a “new, fast way to get new business”. It’s great to try new tactics, but don’t forget the time-tested phone call for finding new sales and keeping in touch with clients. Picking up the phone can go a long way to ensure customer loyalty and good service. Balance the new with the old.

5 of the Most Useful Tech Tools You’re Not Using

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Productivity can be both increased and stifled by technology. We’ve shown you ways to keep technological distractions to a minimum in previous posts, but now we’re focusing on ways to improve your efficiency through some great tools on the web. Make use of these organizing tips and tricks by implementing some of the best tools you can find online.

Sharpening Your Focus to Increase Productivity

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Focusing on your work is much easier said than done. In this day and age, the avalanche of distractions on the internet and around the office can paralyze any campaign or sales productivity. By refocusing your efforts on your daily workload, you can avoid these distractions and accomplish your sales goals in an efficient way.

Mom was Right! The Tie Between Diet and Work Efficiency

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

The world of Sales is filled with last second stops at McDonald’s and multiple Nutri-Grain bars to get you through the day. Traveling around town for most of the day makes it hard to eat well, but as you’ll see in this post, healthy eating pays off. Eat well and consider it an investment in productivity.

Delegation: Knowing When to Step Back and Let Others Run With It

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Delegation is an invaluable asset to any manager or office team. Two heads are indeed better than one. But sometimes ego and task management gets in the way of proper delegation. Find the way to divide up tasks effectively, and your productivity will soar.

Simplicity: How Keeping Things Plain Makes Everything Easier

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

It seems that more often than not the ability to be able to sit and think clearly also means that you have a space with which to work in that reflects this. Ever have a hard time getting things done at your desk? Often times, I find that if I am able to take the [...]

Should You Be Working Out at Work?

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Exercise and working out should be an integral part of your weekly routine. Refreshing the body with a hard workout will refresh the mind as well, resulting in higher levels of productivity. If you don’t have time throughout the week to exercise, try implementing a few of these simple tips throughout your work day to burn calories and stay fit.

Beat Procrastination For Once and All

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Procrastination eats up huge amounts of time that could be used for productivity. The more you sit and dread making that next sales call, the less time you have serving customers and converting sales. It’s all part of a bigger picture. If you’re having trouble powering through that procrastination monster, we have four tips to offer.

5 Easy Tips to Reduce Stress at Work

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Stress is not only dangerous to your productivity, it’s dangerous to your health. Too many top sales professionals are experiencing health problems due to high stress levels. It’s time to take stress reduction seriously and focus on relaxing more. Start with these five steps and work for a stress-free life at work and at home.

Never Lose a Number Again: How to Keep Your Contacts in Order

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

When trying to grow your network of referrers and influencers, you don’t have to spend a bundle. There are many methods to find new business partners or resellers through traditional and new media. But what do you do once you get a contact or business card? It’s a long way back to your desk, and there are plenty of opportunities to lose it along the way. Mind the tips we offer in this post to make sure you keep in touch with your network no matter where you meet them.